Stonewall Columbus Pride
Pride was born from protest. Join us as we come together—united in power—and return Pride to the people.
March registration
June 28, 1969 marked the beginning of the Stonewall Uprising—six days of community resistance and power. The theme for the 2026 Stonewall Columbus Pride Festival and March is “Until We’re All Free”.
We stand firmly with the BIPoC members of our community. We stand shoulder to shoulder with our transgender community members of all ages. We stand ready to uplift and make space for all members of our LGBTQ+ community—and all intersections that demand inclusion, equity, and equality before the law.
Our Pride March is open to LGBTQ+ affirming people and organizations. While we recognize that each person or group may express support through different messages, we welcome those who stand in solidarity with our community. Unity does not require uniformity—and our diversity of voice, experience, and expression reflects the beautiful complexity of our movement.
We’re encouraging our community and our partners to come with their bodies—consider increasing the size of your walking contingent, while investing funds you would have used for a float into an LGBTQ+ serving organization.
Pride was born from protest. The first marchers after the Stonewall Uprising weren’t parading—they were demanding to be seen, protected, and free. Their courage laid the groundwork for everything we celebrate today.
Join us as we march united in power.
Company/Organization Register to March
Note: March Registration will open March 2nd. Pride 365 Sponsors will receive a different link to register for the March. All groups must be registered to participate in the March.
Community/individual marcher(s)
Register as an individual/community marcher:
Community nonprofit support
We could not do the work we do at Stonewall Columbus without the partnership and leadership of LGBTQ+ community organizations across Central Ohio. This year, Stonewall Columbus will provide Central Ohio LGBTQ+ nonprofit organizations with operating budgets under $2M free registration for up to 15 individuals per organization to march. This is for organizations whose core mission is to provide education, resources, and services to the Central Ohio LGBTQ+ community.
To purchase additional wristbands for marchers or vehicles, email cevqrznepu@fgbarjnyypbyhzohf.bet to reserve your spot in the march.
March participant fee schedule
| Contingent | Nonprofit | Corporate / Government |
|---|---|---|
| 100 or more marchers | $4.00 / marcher | $5.50 / marcher |
| 50–99 marchers | $5.75 / marcher | $8.00 / marcher |
| 1–49 marchers | $7.50 / marcher | $10.50 / marcher |
| Vehicle (no semis, vans, or box trucks)* — includes up to 25 marchers | $225 | $325 |
| Float / flatbed / pickup* — includes up to 20 marchers | $300 | $500 |
* Subject to final approval.
Pride Ambassador training
Inclusion policy
March participants must support Stonewall Columbus’ vision of an inclusive community where all of us thrive—
not just on the day of the march, but every day. Any organization registered to march that is found in violation
of this policy will be disqualified from participation in Pride events.
Helpful resources
